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Many people in Pennsylvania may find it difficult to distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid, given the similarity in their names and the fact that both programs relate to health coverage. Understanding the difference is important when planning for or reviewing...
When people in Pennsylvania begin to consider making or updating a will, they may focus initially on how they want their assets distributed after they die. Certainly, this is an important thing to address with a will. However, it is equally important to give clear...
For those in Pennsylvania who do not need to be in the hospital but require extra care, nursing homes are a valuable resource. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, 80,000 residents live in nursing homes, with over 700 to choose from throughout the...
Many people in Pennsylvania might believe that not having an estate plan is the biggest problem associated with these plans. Certainly, the lack of any proactive steps to protect one's estate can be an issue but so too is having an outdated plan. Estate planning is...
A major component of estate planning in Pittsburgh is ensuring that one's liabilities have a minimal impact on the anticipated amount of assets they will have to pass on to beneficiaries. One can typically plan to resolve a majority of their debts before their...
Protecting yourself as you grow older is important. It may be natural for your perspective to change. Your life experiences have provided an education that is uniquely yours. You have likely succeeded in ways you did not think possible when you were younger. At the...
Medicaid/Medical Assistance Planning is something that your family may need to consider. As your parents become older and their health deteriorates, it can be helpful to begin thinking ahead to a time when they might need to take up residence in a Pennsylvania nursing...
Residents in Pennsylvania who have children with disabilities or other types of special needs know that they may need to take extra steps to provide appropriate care for their loved ones. These extra steps do not just involve focusing on the years after the parents...
Guardianships may be of benefit to certain types of individuals in Pennsylvania. These individuals may include elderly loved ones, persons who are unable to handle their own financial or medical decisions due to some type of impairment or minors with special needs who...
People in Pennsylvania who have elderly relatives requiring professional care know how important it is to find the right persons or facilities that they feel can provide safe and quality care. For some people, there are no relatives able to help with this process or...